Materials Strength MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Materials Strength, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Materials Strength MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Materials Strength mcq questions that explore various aspects of Materials Strength problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Materials Strength principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Materials Strength MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

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Q171.
The width b and depth d of a beam cut from a wooden cylindrical log of 100 cm diameter for maximum strength are :
Discuss
Answer: (a).b = 57.73 cm d = 81.65 cm
Q172.
If the stress produced by a prismatic bar is equal to the working stress, the area of the cross-section of the prismatic bar, becomes
Discuss
Answer: (b).infinite
Q173.
For keeping the stress wholly compressive the load may be applied on a circular column anywhere within a concentric circle of diameter
Discuss
Answer: (c).d/4
Q174.
A member is balanced at its end by two inclined members carrying equal forces. For equilibrium the angle between the inclined bars must be
Discuss
Answer: (d).120°
Q175.
To ascertain the maximum permissible eccentricity of loads on circular columns, the rule generally followed, is
Discuss
Answer: (c).middle fourth rule of columns
Q176.
If a steel rod of 20 mm diameter and 5 metres long elongates by 2.275 mm when subjected to an axial pull of 3000 kg, the stress developed, is
Discuss
Answer: (c).955.41 kg/cm²
Q177.
Shear force for a cantilever carrying a uniformly distributed load over its length, is
Discuss
Answer: (b).rectangle
Q178.
If the width of a simply supported beam carrying an isolated load at its centre is doubled, the deflection of the beam at the centre is changed by
Discuss
Answer: (c).8 times
Discuss
Answer: (b).twice the number of joints minus three
Q180.
When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum compressive stress develops on
Discuss
Answer: (b).top fibre